One way to truly immerse yourself in Oaxaca is to speak the language of the locals.
The primary language is Spanish and indigenous languages abound.
Here is the current working draft of how to greet people in local indigenous and world languages. Suggestions and corrections are always welcome. Editors are welcome to make changes to this page.
Greetings and Saludos from Oaxaca
on this page: videorelated: indigenous, communication
slideshare: Oaxaca Indigena (41,000+ views)
google doc: #activismolenguasMX
editing: Indigenous People and Tourism in Mexico
One way to truly immerse yourself in Oaxaca is to speak the language of the locals.
The primary language is Spanish and indigenous languages abound.
Here is the current working draft of how to greet people in local indigenous and world languages. Suggestions and corrections are always welcome. Editors are welcome to make changes to this page.
We also have a brand new Google doc open to edits
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nbgCxQC4_guMBwvPq4LjFi_vqzj6P5bF0rtVprhp2ew/edit?usp=sharing
New = Nuevo
Ta'bintió = Gracias = Thank you (Mixteco de Padre Uvi)Indigenous Languages of Oaxaca
Dictionaries
Mixteco de San Pedro TidaaMixe de Santa Maria Ocotepec
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Zapoteco de la Costa
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早上 (zǎo shang) means "[early] morning"
好 (hǎo) means "good"
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Porque no? (Spanish)Warum nicht? (German)
Cheers
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Sláinte! (Irish)
Terviseks! (Estonian)
Flower
Flor (Spanish)Itta (Mixteco)
Take care
Spanish: Cuidate (Spanish)Chinanteco San Felipe Usila: Nyo-o
Japanese: Kiosketene
Thank you
Estonian: AitähLithuanian: Achu
Tahitian: Maururu
Tlapaneco: Numálaa
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The handshake, the hug, the embrace, the kissInquiries about one's family
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